Americans report strain from increasing household debt

Published November 11, 2025 5:04pm ET



(The Center Square) — More than half of U.S. households say they’re struggling with debt, according to a new WalletHub survey.

Total household debt increased to $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, which is $990 billion below the all-time 2008 high of $19.57 trillion.

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